Jubilee Year of Mercy: The Mother of Mercy FATHER PETER JOHN CAMERON, O.P. What would we do without the Mother of Mercy? Where would we turn when undone by the anguish of life? We are lost if we do not have recourse to the Mother of Mercy. Ours is the cry of Jesuit poet Father…

Back to School : Making it a Successful Family Transition Back to School : Making it a Successful Family Transition Written by Jennifer Ann Madere, MA, LPC-S Adults, college students, and children everywhere are in back-to-school mode! It’s an exciting and stressful time for many.Exciting – because it means a fresh start, new teachers and…

Catholic mom trio sets out to furnish new residents with dignity Aug 10, 2015 Furnishing Dignity Provides basic household items to individuals and families in need. Accepts gently used items, volunteers and donations. Instead of the smells of a juicy barbecue, the splashing of water games and cracks of sparklers that typically mark the Fourth…

Stepmother Pride: How to Avoid Being the Evil Queen Written by Brenda Synder, LCSW Women in love with men who have children are a special breed. Without exception, we exude confidence that our relationships have the strength to withstand challenges we barely acknowledge, especially in the beginning. When we hear horror stories about the experiences…